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Police Reform Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7137| House 
| Updated: 6/8/2020
Cedric L. Richmond

Cedric L. Richmond

Democratic Representative

Louisiana

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Police Reform Act of 2020 This bill requires states and local governments, as a condition of receiving funding under certain Department of Justice programs, to adopt use-of-force training policies that meet minimum standards, institute boards to review incidents of the use of deadly force and allegations of excessive force by law enforcement officers, revoke certifications of law enforcement officers who violate use-of-force standards, and require de-escalation and use-of-force training. In addition, the bill requires the development of a plan for a National Law Enforcement Academy to provide best practices training for local law enforcement officers.
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Timeline
Jun 8, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 8, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 8, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 8, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Criminal justice information and recordsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsEvidence and witnessesGovernment information and archivesHealth personnelLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLicensing and registrationsMental healthState and local government operations

Police Reform Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7137| House 
| Updated: 6/8/2020
Police Reform Act of 2020 This bill requires states and local governments, as a condition of receiving funding under certain Department of Justice programs, to adopt use-of-force training policies that meet minimum standards, institute boards to review incidents of the use of deadly force and allegations of excessive force by law enforcement officers, revoke certifications of law enforcement officers who violate use-of-force standards, and require de-escalation and use-of-force training. In addition, the bill requires the development of a plan for a National Law Enforcement Academy to provide best practices training for local law enforcement officers.
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Timeline
Jun 8, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 8, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 8, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 8, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Cedric L. Richmond

Cedric L. Richmond

Democratic Representative

Louisiana

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal justice information and recordsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsEvidence and witnessesGovernment information and archivesHealth personnelLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLicensing and registrationsMental healthState and local government operations